EquipmentI
Iron
Versatile club for approach shots
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ.ərn/
Definition
Versatile clubs used for approach shots, typically numbered 4-iron through 9-iron. Lower-numbered irons have less loft and hit the ball farther, while higher-numbered irons provide more loft and precision for shorter distances.
Example
"She hit her 7-iron to 10 feet from the pin."